#Celtic fusion

[chicagosavant]

…yezzzz pleazzzz…

#Music #Celtic fusion #writing scene inspire #Thrawn #Rhyanon ferch Garowen #Rhyanon’s brother-Talhiairn-a bard (and pilot of the Keltic fleet) #performs at pub on some planet one night in the Empire of the Hand #Karyn Faro #Inspiration for Talhiairn’s flirtatious courting of Faro #EXACTLY LIKE TORMUND AND BRIANNE OF TARTH #tormund/Talhaiarn and Brianne/KarynFaro #crossover AU #ThrawnTrilogy/Keltiad/Firefly-Serenity #Youtube

[weewildhaggis]

Air Fàir an Là (feat. Sian) - Niteworks

#scottish music #scottish folk music #electronica #celtic fusion #tunes #Youtube

[o-the-mts]

50 Years 50 Albums (2010): San Patricio by The Chieftains featuring Ry Cooder

I will turn 50 in November of this year, so my project for 2023 will be to listen to and review one album from each year of my life, 1973 to 2022.  The only qualification is that it has to be an album I’ve not reviewed previously.  2010 Top Grossing Albums of 2010: I Dreamed a Dream by Susan Boyle Recovery by Eminem Need You Now by Lady Antebellum The Fame by Lady Gaga My World 2.0 by Justin…

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#50 Years 50 Albums #Album Review #Celtic fusion #Irish Trad #Mexican Traditional Music #Music #Norteño #Ranchera #Ry Cooder #Son Mexicano #Texano #The Chieftains #World fusion

[thedreadvampy]

sorry I'm on one now. Narnia is one of my Big Rant triggers.

but like. I would be lying if I said I didn't love Narnia

(everything except the Horse and His Boy, which a) even as a tiny kid made me uncomfortable with how fucking racist it is (literally there is ONE. ONE. character of colour who isn't evil, selfish, greedy and violent. even when you're 5 and white and don't really understand racism it's like. sorry there are just no nice people in this whole country? and every Narnian is lovely?) and b) is just fucking DULL partly bc of the 2 dimensional racist caricatures populating the world)

but I can't pretend for a second that it isn't specifically built around a Christian theology that's explicitly racist, hierarchical, supremacist, colonialist and The Bits I Like Least Of Anglicanism

and my FAVOURITE books in the series (except the Silver Chair which tbh is WAY less theological and way more mythology-nerd) are the first and last, which are by far the most explicitly Christian. even more so than TLTWATW.

and I can just about stand by the Magician's Nephew bc it's mostly just a mix of Christian creation myth and CS Lewis's sci fi interests in the esoteric and multiverses and it honestly feels fine. but my all time favourite most iconic Narnia book is The Last Battle and I just. cannot. justify it for a second from a political or philosophical standpoint.

it's got it all bc it's the book where Lewis is like ok hold up let me lay out explicitly what my theology is. and what he thinks it's important to say is:

Almost all Muslims are bad and evil

They worship Satan by doing Bad Evil Deeds to please him

There are a couple of Good Muslims who do good deeds. they need to be brought to the light, understand that the voice calling them to do good deeds is the Christian god, and they too can achieve the kingdom of heaven

Some people will use Christianity as a mask for exploitation and mistreatment. They are bad and their faith is false (ok fine)

...and they're doing that because they're CONSPIRING WITH THE EVIL MUSLIMS TO OPPRESS GOOD CHRISTIANS

...and THAT'S THE ONLY REASON ANYONE WOULD TELL YOU THAT GOD AND ALLAH ARE DIFFERENT NAMES FOR THE SAME GOD. because they're either conning you or because they've been misled and can't really think for themselves.

DID I MENTION. THAT MUSLIMS ARE EVIL AND TRYING TO BRING DOWN CHRISTIANS.

and other than the GOD AREN'T MUSLIMS JUST THE WORST of it all, he also goes back over to more fully explain several points he's made throughout the series, such as:

white Christian public school kids are the god ordained leaders of the world and attempts to think otherwise are heretical

god places people where they need to be to serve his purpose

free will is largely an illusion - your only choice is faith or chaos, and as a godly person your actions are preordained

the problem is though. he's kind of a really good character writer? and in The Last Battle he pulls out most of his best classics (hi Reepicheep! hi Frank! hi Jill!) and gives us a whole wealth of really fun new characters (Tirian and Jewel, Emeth, Puzzle, Shift, Griffle and Ginger are all just SO FUN) and it's such a solid adventure. for me it's hands down the most FUN Narnia to read and an effective and affecting end to the series.

but like. god its unjustifiably fucked philosophy is baked into every single character and event. it's so hard to ignore. it's my favourite book in the series. it's the book that makes me angriest. it's everything right with Narnia and everything wrong with Narnia. I like it cause it asks me to engage critically with Lewis' philosophy and I hate it cause it requires me to engage critically with Lewis' philosophy.

in conclusion, Narnia is a land of contrasts. also occasionally brownface.

#red said #i love these books. i love the last battle especially. #fuck me they're awful philosophically though #they were probably the first chapter books i read when i was 3 or 4. they are such a big part of my life. #and I've always loved them and i still do. I'm so fond of them. #and part of that is inextricable from the Christianity of them. i think there's something really fun and interesting in the fusion of #christian myth and celtic paganism and classical myth and arthuriana and new age mysticism and sci fi multiverse stuff #like it's not. new to blend those things. but lewis is such a nerd about all of them and he blends them up in a really flavourful way #and also i think like as a kid. the utter claroty with which These Are Metaphors About Theology And Philosophy #really worked for me even though I disagreed with most of it. because it kind of wants to engage with you directly as a child #it is. to me. pretty honest about its intentions. and it digs into some moderately complex ideas for a young audience. #like they're parables not morality plays. the Goddier ones are inviting you to think and engage in a conversation about the ideas #which tbh. not a lot of kid's books did at the time and age i was reading them? #they wanted me to be thinking about the whys and hows of morality. like obviously Lewis SUPER has an opinion on the Right Answers #(i would usually. say we're diametrically opposed on most conclusions but then i was rooting for Jadis' army in LWW) #but idk Lewis's theology is interesting. he's very much pro faith and determinism but he ALSO thinks you should question stuff i think #like. it's often kind of self-contradictory but the books are pretty pro asking questions pushing back straying from the path #as long as you come back #and the last battle particularly is really clear that you're not doing a good job of engaging with faith if you don't think about it #like other than MUSLIMS ARE EVIL AND BAD the main message of the last battle is. #if you don't think critically about faith then someone else will think for you and fuck you over #tirian is our hero bc he has a personal and often uncertain relationship with faith that means he refuses to get swept up in the crowd #puzzle is painted as someone who is too scared of conflict to voice his concerns #he's prepared to believe he's too stupid to have his own questions or relationship with faith and so he becomes a tool of the powerful #because he is told to trust the teachings of the church not his own heart #now. do i think this is philosophically good? generally yes but it also props up the I'M A BOLD TRUTHTELLER AGAINST THE ESTABLISHMENT #reactionary tendency. and it's written by a guy whose Unpopular Truthtelling is partly 'Allah is Satan' so. grains of salt. #buuuuut. it's probably why it resonates a lot with people like me or my mum who as kids often felt constrained or patronised #by the way adults approach obedience and blind faith #like. Lewis is advocating for FAITH. he DOESN'T think that faith should be uncritical or without discomfort

[githvyrik]

I fucking love music so much I love humanity thank you for making music everyone I love you ❤️💕 💛💜💖

#sorry. lol #this was prompted by me getting recommended a vid on youtube #that was like. celtic-punjabi fusion like it was an irish folk song played on bagpipes with elements of indian music #and it was SO GOOD OMG #i saw the title and I was like yeah this is gonna be amazing. and it was #i love you music I love you humanity I love you creativity #and slightly off topic I hate you forever james cameron you suck

[c-rowlesdraws]

11!

The Answer - Delhi 2 Dublin

#they’re a banghra/celtic/hip-hop fusion group and their music is a lot of fun! #ask #music #spotify wrapped

[wikagirl]

Meine Damen, Herren und Nonbinären: Drawing the gang, pride themed warriors edition.

From left to right and top to bottom we have

My previously mentioned a couple times homie Angelo, using the colour scheme of the 2009 intersex flag because, and I quote directly from our dms, "The new colours just look kinda shit."

Right next to him we have my lovely sister from a nother mister, Viriel in her favourite colour with a trans flag on top as a nice little sprinkle instead of the main colour scheme because she is more than just her gender identitiy.

On the second picture we have the demi-alliance made up out of a hopelessly bi-romantic demi-sexual and my asexual demi-romantic lesbian fiancée under the conditions that we'll get married if we're both still single by 35 (and have the funds lul).

And lastly we have the Yuri, No.1 straight ally supportive dad that is not afraid to throw hands in the name of equal rights. Thank you for always having an open door for us and being proud of us when our parents by blood wouldn't be <3

And lastly, my asexual bi-romantic self.

#idk where the others got their outfit references from for the most part #well besides yuris because he made me go get the armor myself in skyrim so I can look at it properly. it's the ebony set #I think my fiancées is vaguely inspired by one of these pokémon fusions with a guardevoir and one of these that are literally just a sword #and I'm pretty sure the armor on the bi-lancer is inspired by something from game of thrones but I haven't watched it so idk #and my own char is also based off of my skyrim character but also real celtic and pre christian germanic clothing mixed in #the blood symbolizes all all the dudes that have “fallen victim” to me being asexual bi-romantic #in other words they hear the bi part #forget the asexual and then get hissy #and throw a fit when the only way I'm willing to touch their dick is with a knife to cut it off and shove it down their throats #“you were leading me on mimimimi” no homie I was simply being nice to you I was treating you like every other human being #it's not that deep #oh yeah my outfit is also kinda vaguely insired by this painting called Nāve which depicts death as a gentle woman in white with a sickle #myart #drawing the gang #queer pride #lgbt pride #pride warriors #thanks and blessings go out for james to sending me the energy to shade the last character #may your hot robots be many and your knee pains be few

[randomvarious]

Today’s compilation:

A Childhood Remembered 1991 New Age / Jazz / Adult Alternative / Celtic / Ethnic Fusion

Noooope, did not have a fun time with this at all. Tend to write much longer posts, but I'll keep this one brief and Christgauian: all of these songs sound like film scores that were made for unwritten animated kids' movies with a sense of whimsy and adventure and that have a gentle, old, British narrator dude who breaks in every now and again to provide some plot direction. This album definitely hits its target at least, but, ultimately,

No highlights.

#new age #jazz #adult alternative #celtic #celtic music #ethnic fusion #fusion #fusion music #music #90s #90s music #90's #90's music

[katiajewelbox]

Have you heard Afro Celtic music before? This is a global style of music that takes elements of African and Celtic music and makes something new to listen to.

#music #world music #fusion music #afro celtic #putumayo music #Youtube

[folkmusicplus]

CLANNAD The very best of

Song listing:

1. Theme From Harry’s Game

2. I Will Find You (Theme From The Last Of The Mohicans)

3. Robin (The Hooded Man)

4. In A Lifetime Feat Bono

5. Caislean Oir

6. Something To Believe In Feat Bruce Hornsby

7. A Bridge (That Carries Us Over)

8. Mystery Game

9. Almost Seems (Too Late To Turn)

10. Closer To Your Heart

11. Newgrange

12. Ri Na Cruinne

13. The Hunter

14. Together We

15. Seanchas

16. Coinleach Glas An Fhomhair

17. A Mhuirnin O

18. Saltwater - Chicane Feat Moya Brennan

#clannad #celticmusic #Irish tradditional music #celtic fusion group #celtic rock group #Irish folk musical group #Irish folk rock group

[chaos-in-one]

Anyways I love you all systems

Especially the ones who get a lot of shit for how you are

I love you large & polyfragmented systems

I love you introject heavy systems

I love you systems with no intention to work towards final fusion

I love you self diagnosed & undiagnosed systems

I love you systems who aren't sure yet what kind of system you are

I love you systems who want to be seen as separate individuals rather than parts of a whole

I love you young systems

I love you nonhuman heavy systems

I love you systems with a lot of lgbtq alters

I love you systems who don't use the more mainstream language to refer to yourselves

I love you systems with no host & with multiple hosts

I love you systems who formed through trauma that isn't as well recognized

I love you systems who feel your system *is* linked to other disorders you have

I love you psychotic systems and systems with MaDD

I love you non-white systems

I love you physically disabled systems

I love you systems who don't remember their trauma at all

I love you systems with complicated identities

I love you systems who do fit in stereotypes about systems, and ones who fit in none of them

I love you systems who are loud about who and what you are

I love you systems who worry you're faking

I love you systems from religious and ethnic minorities (ex: Muslim systems, Jewish systems, Celtic systems, Tibetan systems, etc.)

I love you all <3

#system positivity #did positivity #osdd positivity #pdid positivity #udd positivity #ddnos positivity #actually dissociative #actually osdd #actually did #actually ddnos #actually pdid #actually udd #actually plural #actually multiple #plural positivity #traumagenic positivity #actually traumagenic #osdd #osddid #did osdd #did #did community #osdd system #osdd community #plural community #system community #did system #udd system #ddnos system #pdid system

[weewildhaggis]

the belll - the olllam

#celtic fusion #celtic folk music #tunes #Youtube

[inthefallofasparrow]

#poll

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

I HAVE AN obsession with the color green. It’s a color of opposites. Green is life, growth, and health. It’s also sickness, greed, and envy. It’s good and bad at once. And it’s everywhere this afternoon as I sit down with actor, producer, author, and entrepreneur Sam Heughan — most recognized for his starring role in the Scotland-based time travel drama “Outlander.” His shirt bears a green tartan pattern, somewhere between jade and emerald. To my right, the glass bottle of his new gin is a transparent seafoam. Above my head is the leafy expanse of a tree, planted in the courtyard of New York’s Crosby Street Hotel. The gin we sip tastes green: grassy and alpine, fresh as menthol and bright as a sour apple. Most vividly is the green in my mind’s eye: the wet, rich, misty green of Scotland, a place Heughan speaks of with rapture.

Missing home is what drove Heughan to launch his spirits brand Sassenach, after the Scottish Gaelic word for an English person, or rather, an “outsider.” “When I was in London away from home, a jobbing actor, missing Scotland, I remember my first time trying a single malt whisky and I had such an emotional reaction,” he recalls from across the table, his bright blue eyes wide. “It reminded me of Scotland.”

I remark on the gin’s legs, thick and viscous, streaking the sides of my glass. Heughan nods, “I increased the strength. It just gives it a bit more weight. I love a bit of weight on my tongue.” Toasted oats give a creamy feel to the cornucopia of flavors present in the liquid: pine resin, heather, blackberry leaf, blaeberry — and, again, that sour green apple. “There’s no citrus in Scotland. That’s why I chose apples,” Heughan explains. “I remember as a kid, picking them and throwing them at people, eating them, then being really ill because they’re so sour.”

Heughan’s family — his mother, brother, and uncle — still live in Scotland. His uncle used to have a ceilidh band. “[Ceilidh is] a traditional Scottish dance,” he explains. “It’s madness. Everyone’s drinking whisky and the dancers get faster and faster and there are lots of spinning people around.” Heughan listens to a lot of Scottish music. He later sends me a song called “Blackbird” by Martyn Bennett, known for mixing dance tracks with traditional Celtic music. I tear up at its aching slants. “It makes me homesick for a home that’s not mine,” I message him. “That’s Scotland,” he writes back. “It does that to people.”

Sam Heughan Is in Good Spirits Image Float

Heughan was raised by a single mother in the south of Scotland — the rural stretches of Dumfries and Galloway. “Spent a lot of time on my own pretending I was a knight or Robert the Bruce.” The land’s botanicals now flavor his gin. Courtesy of Sam Heughan.

“It’s one foot in the present, one in the past,” muses Heughan about his country, adding a splash of tonic to my gin, whose flavor now reveals a pleasant salinity. “The castles. So many great battles. You

can feel the history. I think that’s what makes it so magical.” This history is inextricably linked to ritual, observed in Scotland to this day. Take Beltane, a pagan ritual beginning serendipitously on Heughan’s birthday, April 30. “You’re supposed to stay up all night and wash your face in the fresh dew when the sun rises, then go to bed and dream of your future spouse,” he describes. “It’s all about rebirth and nature.”

We talk about other parts of the world that have shaped him, as I remark on his fusion accent: a bit Scottish for sure, but mixed with something else, sort of American and British, too. America’s opportunity and diversity captivate Heughan. He came here for the first time at 18, hostel hopping in San Francisco. “I remember looking at the Golden Gate Bridge for hours, playing my cassette of ‘(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay’ by Otis Redding over and over. I was living on $5 burritos — one a day. It’s all I could afford.” He speaks of Hawaii with reverence — the local culture’s connection to wildlife and the sea. He spent time with a fisherman and his family there who taught him the Indigenous way to fish: “Gut it straight away. Take out the heart, say a prayer, and throw it back into the ocean immediately to allow the soul of the fish to live on.” New Zealand also moves him. He was there recently and learned about tā moku, the art of Māori tattooing. “You sit with an artist and tell him your story. He chooses where it goes on your body and makes it there and then. He stuck [the initial sketch] on my left forearm here, and it was all about my mom and my brother and the absence of my father.” He wants to return to New Zealand and get the tattoo next time.

My gin has opened up even more, spreading out into softer, aromatic florals as Heughan uncorks a bottle of his whisky. “People have called you a global heartthrob.” I begin, “Is that a role you’re —”

“Who has?” His eyes grow bigger in feigned shock. (Fun fact: the Sam Heughan fanbase even has their own name — “Heughligans.”)

“Someone I talked to in the subway.”

“Right, right,” he nods gravely, pouring new glasses.

“Do you,” I continue, taking a sip, “feel comfortable in that role?” The whisky tastes like a spicy Werther’s caramel.

“My character is what some people aspire to, and I understand why. He’s this incredible human being who’s just so in love with his wife and does the most romantic things. Selfless. People then think you might be that person. I’m certainly not. But it’s something to aspire to.”

“Are you comfortable,” I press, “being an object of desire?” Heughan shares that in earlier years, he was treated in a way that would no longer be tolerated. “I’d be asked, ‘What’s under your kilt?’ or ‘How do you get your abs?’ I wish I did have abs! We were just in a different industry. I don’t have resentment or a grudge. But I would like to be seen for the work that I do, rather than my looks.”

While he’s still based in Scotland, Heughan also has a house in LA, a city he’s not exactly sold on. He toys with the idea of New York as his next home base. He loves it here. “The cocktail bars. Cycling along the West Side. SoHo. The river. Getting a ferry. I’m so into ferries! I’ll go to Staten Island, then come back again. We got a helicopter the other day back from the Hamptons — I don’t like helicopters. They’re not meant to fly. However, seeing the Statue of Liberty from there, it’s so good. New York could be my city.”

I show Heughan around some local spots that evening. We sit at the bar of Superbueno for mezcal drinks and tacos. The music gets louder and so do the crowds. Mouth full of al pastor, I semi-shout a question in Heughan’s direction, asking if he ever gets overstimulated. “No, not really,” he replies simply, between chewing. At 6 feet, 3 inches, Heughan towers over seemingly everyone. Maybe it’s calmer up there. There’s an overall good-natured quality to him; it’s soothing to be around.

We head to another bar, Mr. Fongs. The air is thick with the smell of trash and rats dart to and fro. A subway thunders overhead as we walk below a bridge in Chinatown. “This is awesome,” Heughan murmurs. We order the bar’s specialty: salty plum old-fashioneds. “I want a place where the second I walk out my door, I’m right in the center of all of it,” he says decidedly, whistling a little at the (notoriously strong) drink. “Right in the middle.”

Heughan is noticeably unadorned. I suggest some rings and an ear piercing for his New York era. A candle light flickers against his cheek, evoking another world — someplace old and rural and rugged. At this moment, I see his character, a fantasy projection of the leading man. But really, we’re just in Chinatown, weighing the pros and cons of earrings on men. “Sadly I don’t think I’m quite cool enough,” he sighs, “to pull that off.” ▪️

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[libraford]

Hi! So I've been trying to get back to belly dancing again and I've just realised, I barely have any music, beyond a random playlist from ye olde 2017. I don't usually listen to it either, but hearing your videos, I like what you're dancing to A LOT! Would you mind mentioning a few artists/songs/link a playlist or something? Thank you so much!

My four loves will always be:

Beats Antique (Experimental tribal fusion)

Afroceltic Soundsystem (Celtic reels, African beats. Lead singer has the smoothest voice ever. They're the song I was dancing to in the last video. Some of their slow songs will make me weep.)

Natacha Atlas (Eqyptian-Belgian like... modern Arabic jazz-hop? She does things with her vocal chords that I could not.)

Loreena McKennit (New agey Medieval revivalist for when you feel like dancing in the woods.)

But maybe I should just link y'all to my spotify list of things that make me boogie. I recommend putting it on Shuffle because I'll get really into one artist for a week, add half their discography, and then move on to the next one. But there's some EDM, some pop punk, some metal, and something that I'm calling 'unhinged foreign music.'

[jasminewalkerauthor]

Deep dives into folklore: Scottish folklore

Scottish folklore is a rich tapestry woven with threads of ancient traditions, mythical creatures, and supernatural tales that have endured through the centuries. Rooted in the land's rugged landscapes, tumultuous history, and vibrant culture, Scottish folklore offers a captivating journey into the heart of a nation's imagination. This week we delve into the depths of Scottish folklore, exploring its origins, key themes, prominent characters, and enduring impact on the cultural identity of Scotland.

Origins and Influences:

The origins of Scottish folklore can be traced back to the early Celtic and Gaelic traditions that thrived in the region. These ancient beliefs were deeply connected to the natural world, with a profound respect for the land, sea, and sky. As Christianity spread across Scotland, it blended with existing folklore, giving rise to a unique fusion of pagan and Christian elements.

The landscape itself plays a crucial role in shaping Scottish folklore. The misty moors, rugged mountains, and mysterious lochs provided the perfect backdrop for tales of otherworldly encounters. From the verdant Lowlands to the remote Highlands, each region contributed its own distinct flavor to the rich tapestry of Scottish folklore.

Key Themes:

Faeries and Spirits: One of the central themes in Scottish folklore is the presence of magical beings such as faeries, brownies, and selkies. These creatures inhabit the hills, glens, and lochs, playing both benevolent and mischievous roles in the lives of mortals. The Seelie Court, representing the benevolent faeries, contrasts with the Unseelie Court, known for its darker and more malevolent inhabitants.

Mythical Creatures: Scotland is home to a myriad of mythical creatures, each with its own unique characteristics. The Loch Ness Monster, perhaps the most famous, is said to inhabit the deep waters of Loch Ness. Other creatures like kelpies, shape-shifting water spirits, and the fearsome wulver, a wolf-like creature with a human demeanor, add layers of complexity to the mythical bestiary of Scotland.

Witches and Warlocks: The witch trials of the 16th and 17th centuries left an indelible mark on Scottish folklore. Stories of witches and warlocks, casting spells and consorting with the devil, have permeated the cultural consciousness. The iconic character of Tam O'Shanter, immortalized in Robert Burns' poem, reflects the enduring fascination with supernatural forces.

Prominent Characters:

Braveheart and Outlaw Heroes: Scottish folklore is replete with tales of brave warriors and outlaw heroes who resist oppressive forces. Figures like William Wallace, the legendary leader of the Scottish Wars of Independence, and Rob Roy MacGregor, the renowned outlaw, have become larger-than-life symbols of resistance and freedom.

Tam Lin: The ballad of Tam Lin is a classic Scottish folk tale that weaves a tale of love, enchantment, and redemption. The story revolves around a mortal man, Tam Lin, ensnared by the Queen of the Faeries, and the courageous efforts of his lover to free him from the otherworldly grasp.

Scottish folklore continues to exert a profound influence on contemporary culture, literature, and the arts. The tales have inspired countless novels, poems, plays, and films, contributing to the enduring allure of Scotland's mythical past. The modern fascination with the supernatural, evident in popular culture phenomena like the Harry Potter series, draws on the deep well of Scottish folklore.

In conclusion, Scottish folklore stands as a testament to the resilience of oral traditions and the enduring power of myth. Its stories, passed down through generations, have shaped the cultural identity of Scotland, providing a lens through which to view the nation's history, values, and imagination. As we delve into the realms of faeries, mythical creatures, and heroic figures, we embark on a journey through the enchanted landscapes of Scotland's collective psyche, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, and the magic of folklore continues to captivate hearts and minds.

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